MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
7,884 km
4,899 miles
OSL
Oslo
Norway
Distance
7,884 km
4,899 mi / 4,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

MMQ OSL
Airport Name Mbala Airport Oslo Gardermoen Airport
IATA Code MMQ OSL
ICAO Code FLBA ENGM
City Mbala Oslo
Country Zambia Norway
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5,454 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 31.340000 60.190000, 11.100000

Mbala (MMQ) to Oslo (OSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) in Oslo, Norway is 7,884 kilometers (4,899 miles / 4,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Mbala, it's 04:45 in Oslo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,773 feet between the two airports. Oslo Gardermoen Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Oslo (OSL) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mbala Airport (MMQ) and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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